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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,139.91, 68,957.01 and 33,686.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,139.91, 68,957.01 and 33,686.16 is: 50,344.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,139.91 : 68,957.01 = 33,686.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,139.91/68,957.01 = 33,686.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,139.91x = 68,957.01 × 33,686.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,139.91x = 2,322,896,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,896,871.98/46,139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,344.63

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